Abigail Spanberger’s Semi-Auto Ban Hits Another Bump In Road
Virginia's recent ban on modern semiautomatic firearms faces legal challenges. A firearms industry trade group has requested a preliminary injunction to block the enforcement of the ban. The law, signed by Governor Abigail Spanberger, has drawn immediate lawsuits from pro-Second Amendment organizations.
- ▪The ban on semiautomatic firearms was signed into law by Governor Abigail Spanberger on May 14.
- ▪Pro-Second Amendment organizations, including the NRA and SAF, have filed lawsuits against the ban.
- ▪The National Shooting Sports Foundation is seeking a hearing for a preliminary injunction before June 19.
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Gun Laws & Legislation Abigail Spanberger’s Semi-Auto Ban Hits Another Bump In Road (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) Harold Hutchison Second Amendment Reporter May 20, 2026 3:03 PM ET May 20, 2026 3:03 PM ET Harold Hutchison Second Amendment Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); A ban on modern semiautomatic firearms faces a new legal hurdle in Virginia Wednesday after a firearms industry trade group asked for a preliminary injunction.
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